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Environmental satisfaction, sociability, and well-being among urban elderly
International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Environmental factors significantly impact the well-being of the elderly. Perceived health and housing satisfaction are key, with neighborhood interactions also playing a crucial role.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Environmental Psychology
- Sociology of Aging
Background:
- Limited research has explored environmental influences on the well-being of older adults.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for improving quality of life in later years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the relationship between individual and environmental factors and well-being in a national sample of low- and middle-income elderly.
- To identify key determinants of well-being among the aged.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a large national sample (N = 2265) of low- and middle-income elderly.
- Employed a recursive causal model to analyze data on individual and environmental variables.
Main Results:
- Perceived health and housing satisfaction were the strongest predictors of well-being.
- Home ownership did not positively correlate with well-being; it was associated with lower well-being in men.
- Neighbor interaction quantity benefited men, while women benefited more from neighborhood sociability.
Conclusions:
- Environmental satisfaction, particularly housing satisfaction, is a critical determinant of well-being in older adults.
- Neighborhood sociability significantly influences well-being, with gender-specific effects observed.
- Future interventions should consider environmental and social aspects to enhance elderly well-being.